Wine Red Shrimp (Caridina cantonensis)
Quick facts
Scientific nameCaridina cantonensis
Care levelHard
Reef safetyFreshwater
TemperamentPeaceful
Adult size1 in
Minimum tank size5
Water parametersTemp 68-75°F, pH 5.5-6.5, GH 4-6 dGH
Diet and feeding
omnivore
Keeper notes
Breeds in freshwater; deep wine-red Taiwan bee, demanding parameters. A deep, dark wine-red Taiwan bee morph. Care matches other Taiwan bees: soft acidic RO-remineralized water over active substrate, very stable low TDS, mature biofilm-rich tank. Highly copper sensitive — no copper meds. For experienced keepers only.
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